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Temple City recognizes Women's Club centennial and introduces 2026 Chameleia Festival royal court
Summary
Council presented a certificate honoring the Women's Club of Temple City for its 100th anniversary and festival organizers introduced the 2026 Chameleia Festival royal court of first graders; organizers said the festival donates proceeds to youth groups (nearly $18,000 last year) and will lead the parade Feb. 21.
Temple City Council used part of its Feb. 3 meeting for ceremonial matters, presenting a certificate to the Women's Club of Temple City in recognition of its 100th anniversary and inviting organizers to introduce the 2026 Chameleia Festival royal court.
Dana Wilhelm, co-general chairman of the festival, traced the festival’s origins to the 1940s and said the Chameleia Festival now operates as a nonprofit that donates proceeds to youth organizations. "Last year, we donated nearly $18,000 dollars to benefit the youth of our community," Wilhelm said. She introduced banner carriers, princes and princesses, and named Queen Myella Garcia and King Dylan Huerta as this year’s royal court.
Organizers described the royal court’s duties: opening the carnival, leading the Feb. 21 parade and making appearances throughout the year, including city council. Gina Apparicio was introduced as the royal court governness, and festival directors Don Taran and Kathy Burroughs and photographer Jerry Jambasian were present as supporting volunteers.
Separately, council formally presented a certificate honoring the Women's Club’s century of volunteer service and festival leadership; Mayor Sternquist and council members thanked the club for its civic contributions. The council encouraged residents to participate in upcoming Lunar New Year and Chameleia Festival events.
Next steps: Festival presale tickets are available at Live Oak Park, City Hall and online; organizers noted ticket-package options and a Saturday headliner performance announced during public comment.
